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Mardi Gras at the Leprosarium

Laissez les bons temps rouler! Tomorrow is the final and momentous hurrah of the Carnival season, which culminates with Mardi Gras, otherwise known as Fat Tuesday. In New Orleans, the city I call home, Carnival is a season of festivities, decadence, and tradition, one that is celebrated amongst neighbours and visitors alike. Our revelry is an egalitarian one - everyone is welcome to come witness and participate in Carnival. But for over a century, just a couple of hours away from the Crescent Ci

Astronomy for August: Eye protection a must for eclipse viewingAkron Beacon JournalThe big event this month is the Great American Eclipse on Aug. 21. The moon will begin to intrude upon the sun at about 1:06 p.m., and at about 2:30, only about 80 percent of totality will occur. That means you must always use the appropriate eye ...